6 COURSES + WORKSHOPS Nicole Peters, Untitled, 2012. Gouache on paper.
DRAWING
EXPERIMENTAL LIFE DRAWING GRAPHIC DESIGN +
ANATOMY: MUSCLES
Robert Siegelman Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm DRW 2090-C1 2 Credits / Tuition: $940
Gerry Hoag Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm DRW 2012-C1 2 Credits / Tuition: $940
This course is open to individuals at any level and will focus on figure drawing as an
Anatomy: Muscles is the second of a two-part
experimental medium. By using the figure as
study; the skeleton is the focus of the fall course.
a focus and as a point of departure, we will
This course is designed to improve your concept
explore various approaches for developing
and understanding of the human figure by
personal connections to drawing and content.
studying the muscle structure and how it affects
Representation, abstraction, expressionist and
surface appearance. You will gain an improved
conceptual possibilities will be discussed. We
sense for observation, proportion, perspective,
will look at different ways of using drawing to
planes, structure, volume, weight, space and
expand creativity and enhance your willingness
clarity of articulation, as well as for the visual
to take risks. Experimentation, process, materials
dynamics of body movement and resultant
and learning to critique will be emphasized in
formal changes. Class periods include drawing
this fun and supportive, yet challenging course.
from models (gesture and long pose), illustrated
a working knowledge and full comprehension of the musculature, there will be periodic long studies from models during which you may test your memory of the muscles in relationship to the skeleton, to other muscles and to the surface form. Homework is required (one hour per
WORKS ON PAPER: MIXED MEDIA DRAWING Robert Siegelman Mondays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm DRW 1027-C1 2 Credits / Tuition: $940
week minimum). Anatomy study is best suited
This high-energy class will explore drawing using
for students who have had at least a beginning
a variety of materials and approaches: both
course in drawing. It is recommended, though not
wet and dry, including collage, text, artists’
required, that you first take Anatomy: Skeleton or
books, and more. We will investigate and work
its equivalent.
from the observational, the abstract, and from the imaginative and narrative. Each week a new process or project will be introduced. Experimentation, interpretation and process will be stressed to help find one’s personal connection to drawing and art making. Developing content will be a focus. Taking risks will be encouraged to expand one’s range of possibilities. Feedback, group critique and discussions, as well as individualized instruction will be frequent. Students new to drawing as well as experienced artists are all welcome.
SMFA CE SPRING 2016
FUNDAMENTALS OF 2D DESIGN Kevin Dacey Tuesdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm DES 1021-C1 2 Credits / Tuition: $940 Kevin Dacey Thursdays 6:30 pm–9:45 pm DES 1021-C2 2 Credits / Tuition: $940 2-D Design is an introductory lecture/studio course that offers students an opportunity to discover and search out basic principles, language and concepts inherent in 2-dimensional visual language systems. Students will learn to evaluate art and design work, to apply principles
lectures, slide lectures, observation from models, the skeleton, plaster casts and more. To develop
ILLUSTRATION
to class work, develop a visual vocabulary, to think visually and to analyze critically. Students will also learn about techniques and materials through hands-on projects coupled with homework assignments. Projects will expose students to traditional methods of working with surface as well as digital tools and environments. A balance between traditional hand manipulation and computer based exercises will most accurately respond to the reality artists and designers find themselves in today. Lectures, demonstrations, discussions and critiques are complemented by hands-on studio problems designed to stimulate student exploration and experimentation.